The Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) proudly announced its 2025 Award Recipients and installed its incoming Board of Directors during the Annual Business Meeting held on December 12th at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta.
 
This annual event recognized members whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a meaningful impact on the real estate industry and the Atlanta 
community.
 
2025 Award Recipients
 
REALTOR® of the Year
Chris Burell
 
Affiliate of the Year Award
Nicole Pettis, O’Kelley & Sorohan
 
Mrs. Harry Norman, Sr. Brand Ambassador Award
Eboni Killian
 
Spalding White Award
Brandon Nunley
 
E.A. Isakson Award
Karen Hatcher
 
Young Achievers Award
Avery Canada
 
Good Neighbor Award
Amy Pederson
 
Sally Washburn Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Murray
 
Captains of Industry Award Recipients
Blaine Palmer
Josh Pitre
Justin Ziegler
Kate Wright
Sabrina Lowery
 
Five Star Circle of Service Award Recipients
Blaine Palmer
Helen Archer
Jody Tirone
Kenya Edwards
Neel Midha
Ren Ruiz
 
Leadership Installation
In addition to honoring award recipients, ARA installed its 2026 Board of Directors, who will guide the association in the coming year.
 
Officers Installed
 
President
Quinn Arnau
 
President-Elect
Keith Biggs
 
Vice Presidents
Angel Crayton
Eboni Killian
Mary Beth Lake
Shanda Laws
 
Newly Installed Directors
Bikel Frenelle
Caren Acheson
Jacky Arias-Cortes
Kenya Edwards
Manny Recinos
Nini Le
Paola Figueroa
Ren Ruiz
Tiffany Boazman
 
Outgoing Directors
Carmen Barreda
Cindy Nguyen
Greg Bernard
Joy Wyatt
Marvetta Bozeman
Matt LaMarsh
 
ARA also congratulates the graduates of the 2025 Emerging Leaders Class, who demonstrated exceptional commitment to professional growth and leadership within the real estate industry. 
 
2025 Emerging Leaders Class
Ahkima Bigbee 
Celeste Christopher 
Natalie Cousins 
Diana Dandridge
Margarita Fila
Ashley Mandowa-Mora
Brandon Nunley
Mayumi Parrado
Darlene Perri
Shana Rivers
Jennifer Scott
Alvin Slate 
Tony Tran
Joy Wyatt
For more information, visit www.atlantarealtors.com.